Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa

Male, Maldives

Set amidst sensational sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property located in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Accommodations include private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas making it a premiere Maldives luxury resort. The resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, including 17000 coconut trees, and over six kilometers of picturesque coastline with nearly two kilometers of white-sand beaches. Stylishly furnished accommodation includes private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas - unique to the Maldives - with superb views. From private ocean retreats to tropical tree houses these villas with sensational views, accommodation is available in five six distinct styles that sets them apart from other Maldives luxury villas, each equipped with an iPod docking station, and many luxurious amenities. The mood throughout all these Maldives villas is one of serenity, with touches of Middle Eastern and Indian elements.

Location

The resort is a 70-minute flight from Male and a 10-minute boat ride from Gan Airport on Addu Atoll.

Recreation

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldvies enjoys ample space and provides many possibilities for a healthy start to the day. Guests can take a walk through the resort’s jungle, dive in the lagoon, jog along the beach, follow one of the marked jogging trails or exercise at the well-equipped gym. By day, energetic guests, able to drag themselves away from the beach can enjoy waterborne activities like wave-surfing, scuba-diving, kayaking, sailing, deep-sea fishing, or a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator.

The natural, dense vegetation of the island sets it apart from many other Maldives resorts. The three-kilometer-long island has 12 hectares of lush foliage. Furthermore, there’s excellent snorkeling around the island for enjoyment of abundant underwater beauty and encounters with colorful subaquatic residents.

The entertainment centre offers the latest arcade games, pinball machines and computer gaming stations. Individual and group yoga classes for all levels as well as holistic workshops to experience a balanced approach to life and longevity are offered. Two International Tennis Federation grade tennis courts are available. Beginners can choose to take a lesson with the tennis pro who is also a perfect partner for experienced players.

Dining

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, award-winning Executive Chef Emil Minev has more than 20 years of international culinary experience. He trained under the guidance of acclaimed chefs in prestigious cooking institute including the Alain Ducasse Formation Centre in Paris, El Bulli in Barcelona, and Le Cordon Bleu Institute in London. Creative and contemporary, Chef Emil likes to tailor his cuisine according to the fresh local products available. Inspired by the variety of local ingredients found in the surrounding waters and neighboring local farms, Chef Emil promises to delight guests with innovative recipes where fresh tuna fuses with papaya and where coconut metamorphoses into a subtle dessert.

The exceptional Dr. Ali’s has three distinctive, Eastern-style living rooms representing the different cultures and cuisines of the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

Javvu is the resort’s all-day-dining restaurant, featuring quality cafe dining in the day and refined Western cuisine in the evening, including prime steaks and seafood, with a touch of the Mediterranean.

Very much the heart of the resort, the Endheri Pool Bar is a stylish spot located right on the beach. This is the perfect venue for a complete chill-out, and guests are never more than a few steps away from the ocean. This is the main entertainment area of the resort, with acoustic and semi-acoustic sets progressing to more upbeat electronic and DJ music later in the evening.

Manzaru Bar is the perfect spot to relax to some chill-out music. Open, exposed rafters and a limestone carved feature wall with intricate motifs particular to the region give the venue a chic, contemporary feel. With swaying palm trees casting shadows on the stone-clad columns and the contemporary lounge furniture, this is the resort’s most lively bar.